Forest Schools
Spending time outdoors can provide children with valuable physical and emotional space away from the traditional classroom environment, creating opportunities for calmer, more engaging learning experiences. Forest School and outdoor learning can support emotional regulation, positive behaviour and mental wellbeing, providing children with space to explore, move, connect with nature and learn through hands-on experiences.
By creating an environment where children can develop confidence, independence and resilience at their own pace, outdoor learning can support both wellbeing and readiness to learn, helping children return to the classroom feeling more settled, focussed and engaged. For schools, this makes outdoor learning much more than simply taking lessons outside. It can form part of a wider, proactive approach to supporting pupil wellbeing, behaviour and learning across the school.
